NSGP Executive Board
Ann Koplow, LICSW, CGP
President
Group psychotherapy is Ann’s passion and NSGP has fueled, illuminated, informed, and expanded this passion since she first connected with the organization in the 1990s. During the twelve years when she was a clinician and then the director for a group-based psychiatric day treatment program, her contact with NSGP guided her growth as a group practitioner. Today, as Ann develops and facilitates open-access groups at the Primary Care Practice at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she continues to enhance her knowledge and skills at the yearly conference and through NSGP's other learning opportunities. Ann notes that she is, "...proud to serve as President of an organization that has meant so much to me, personally and professionally.
Steffen Fuller, PhD, CGP
Past President
Steffen Fuller, PhD, CGP, is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience in psychological assessment and psychotherapy. He has a private practice, with offices in Belmont and Newton. He is on staff at Tufts Medical School and adjunct faculty at Cambridge College. Steffen’s practice concentrates primarily on individual, family and group psychotherapies, neuropsychological and personality testing and consultation to workplaces and systems.
Guy R. Croteau, LICSW
Treasurer
Guy R. Croteau is psychotherapist in private practice in Downtown Boston. He previously spent 7 years as a staff clinician at Fenway Health where he led many group for the LGBTQ community and served on the multi disciplinary clinical team for Transgender Health. Guy completed a post masters program at Boston University for the assessment and treatment of trauma and works with individuals and couples for diverse communities. Guy is an active member of NSGP and has served on the NSGP Conference Registration committee for the past two year.
Jenn DeSouza, MSW, LICSW, CGP
Secretary
Jennifer DeSouza, MSW, LICSW, CGP received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 1999. Jennifer received her CGP in 2013 after completing the NSGP training program and she is currently participating in the Modern Psychoanalytic weekend training program at the Center for Group Studies in New York City. As an experienced social worker Jennifer has practiced in community mental health settings providing evaluation and treatment to individuals, families and groups. Jennifer currently manages the Group Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital where she also provides individual therapy and consultations referral and resource information to patients and families.
Directors
Caleb Englander, LICSW
Caleb Englander, LICSW, works with children, adolescents, and adults in psychotherapy at his practice in Cambridge MA. He currently leads a therapy group for young adults. Previously, Caleb has worked in community mental health, wilderness therapy programs, and residential settings. In addition to being a proud member of NSGP, Caleb is in training at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis.
Debra Filiurin, LMHC, CGP
Debra Filiurin is a psychotherapist and mediator in Cambridge, MA. She has been in private practice for 33 years, working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Debra is the District Court Supervisor for the Community Dispute Settlement Center, Cambridge, MA. As a life member, past committee chair and conference presenter, Debra remains committed to NSGP as a leader in advocating for the vital modality of group psychotherapy. As a board member she supports NSGP’s continued effort to provide education, training, and relevant programming and resources to our membership and professional community.
Charlie Glazier, LICSW, CGP
Charlie Glazier LICSW, CGP, first connected with NSGP when attending the summer conference in 1991. He worked in community mental health settings the first half of his career and then switched to private practice. He has an interest in working with human beings, but has lately become interested in working with dogs as well. He served on the Board 15 years ago and is happy to go another round, since all his best training experiences come from hanging out with others in the organization.
Melissa Kelly, LICSW
Melissa Kelly LICSW is a clinical social worker with a private practice in Cambridge, MA. She has clinical training and experience in both psychodynamic therapy and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and enjoys applying both lenses in the treatment of individuals, adults and groups. She is currently serving as co-chair of the NSGP Publicity and Marketing Committee and has previously been on the Conference Committee as the chair of Site. In her spare time she likes to write and rock climb.
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Ann keren Neeman-Kantor, Psy.D., LICSW
Dr. Neeman Kantor is a clinician with over 20 years of providing individual and group psychotherapy, training and supervision. In Israel she served as a mental health officer in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), was head of the north county clinic for victims of sexual assault and violence, was an active member of the Israel Professional Team for Emergency/disaster intervene, and worked with veterans and their spouses coping with PTSD in a variety of settings/organizations. Throughout her professional career, Ann keren dedicate her time to spreading her passion for group psychotherapy. Since moving to the U.S. with her family, she has completed her doctoral with an emphasis on group psychotherapy and has written taught and presented nationally and internationally. Ann keren is currently a faculty member of NSGP's Training Program, a Co-Chair of NSGP’s Breakfast Club and serves on the Conference Committee of both NSGP and of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).
Lawrence Kron, JD, PhD
Dr. Kron has worked for over 30 years as a licensed psychologist in private practice and maintains active practices in Michigan and Massachusetts. He works with individuals, couples and groups and has particular expertise working with couples in group. He also works extensively with patients and their caregivers who are dealing with physical illnesses and limitations. Prior to developing his psychology practice, he practiced as an attorney in Michigan for over 20 years.
Amy Matias, LICSW, PhD
Amy Matias is a licensed independent clinical social worker and has a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Her scientific background informs her work in the field of psychotherapy utilizing current research in neuroscience to guide her treatment approach. She has a private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts where she provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups. She offers a mixed gender interpersonal group and a women’s childhood trauma group. At the Healing Ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston, Amy has provided training for mental health professionals and workshops for trauma survivors.
Amy provides self-care retreat programs for women that combine a step-by-step process with mindfulness-based strategies to help identify and sustain priorities that support greater emotional well-being. Amy has also been a return speaker at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Group. You can see videos of Amy’s presentations at her website www.matiascounseling.com.
Yoko Hisano, MSW,LCSW
Yoko Hisano is a dedicated social worker with intercultural experience and training
in bridging the gap between cultures, people, and the larger systems. She received
her MSW from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Prior to being a social worker,
she worked as an international educator in higher education. She uses her
skills working with elders at their end-of-life at a hospital in Boston and
provides support to patients, family members, and colleagues. She is currently
serving on the Membership Committee and enjoys getting to know new members.
As a Board member, she is committed to creating more space for diversity
among members that includes areas such as race, age, ability, immigration
status, family structure, and socio-economic differences.